Lavinia Norman, Founder Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
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A brief history of Lavinia Norman.
Waymark Code: WMKH22
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 04/14/2014
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Lavinia Norman, Founder Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Born on December 14, 1882, in Montgomery, WV, Lavinia Norman later attended Howard University in Washington, DC. In 1908, with eight other students, she founded Alpha Kappa Alpha, the oldest Greek~Lettered organization for African~American women. Norman taught at Douglas High School in Huntington for 40 years.
Marker Number: None shown on marker
Marker Title: Lavinia Norman, Founder Alpha Kappa Aplha Sorority
Marker Location: North of 10th Ave.
County or Independent City: Huntington, WV
Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Archives & History, 2012
Web Site: Not listed
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